Comments on More Tea, Vicar?: On Having an Amateur Palate

After the first five years it generally goes quite...

2007-09-12T14:04:00.000Z

After the first five years it generally goes quite well!

Oh I'm so excited! Can I bring more over?? Is Giri...

2007-06-29T15:12:00.000Z

Oh I'm so excited! Can I bring more over?? Is Giri a convert too?

Hang in there! If it is any consolation, you have ...

2007-06-29T04:06:00.000Z

Hang in there! If it is any consolation, you have converted moi into a tea addict: I am loving the ones you brought over recently. Coffee? What is coffee?!

It is indeed a fun journey! Thanks to you both for...

2007-06-28T21:36:00.000Z

It is indeed a fun journey! Thanks to you both for the comments - they are so kind and supportive of my tiny efforts.
I'm really enjoying reading your blogs and i'm learning so much!
I try to remember how far I have come in six months, and look forward to where I'll be in another six months!

Patience and persistence are words that come to mi...

2007-06-28T16:47:00.000Z

Patience and persistence are words that come to mind -- advice I need to follow myself :)

Incidentally, I'm a novice at this too - my father is the professional tea taster and somehow finds ways to describe every nuance in flavor - his advice is what you see on our site! Me - I just enjoy the tea and try to figure out what I like, and try to learn from other blogs - Phyll Sheng's in particular. I do keep a little journal though, and am often at a loss for words on how to describe flavors and aromas in tea. So you're not alone, my friend! It's a fun journey though.

Tell me about it... . I had a miserable go at desc...

2007-06-26T20:40:00.000Z

Tell me about it... . I had a miserable go at describing what I taste just a few days ago. Look at it this way, you are not the only one who blog about tea without proper tasting notes. For your sake I wish you don't continue in joining me in this "club".